Saturday 12th December, 9-10am
The Children's Room at The Barn, Kibworth Books
Welcome to our junior bookclub!
Each month, we choose a brilliant paperback read to talk about with children's book expert, librarian, former teacher and self-confessed bookworm Alyssia Chapman. Buy the book from Kibworth Books in advance and then enjoy a chat, a drink and a chance to hang out with other book-loving friends on the first Saturday of every month at the bookshop.
The event is super friendly and relaxed, and aimed at children aged 8-12.
December's book up for discussion is Fia and the Last Snow Deer by Eilish Fisher
NB: Junior Book Club takes place outside of shop opening hours so parents are welcome to drop children off for the hour and enjoy a coffee in one of the local cafes!
To book your spot:
Add to basket - this ticket price includes your copy of the book and refreshments. You can collect this at your convenience to read ahead of the event, or select shipping and we'll post out to you.
NB: Please pop a note of your child's name and age in the 'Note to Bookseller' comment box at check out. This is just so we know who is coming!
About Alyssia:
Alyssia Chapman has worked as an English teacher and school librarian. She is now the Library Development Officer for the Creative Learning Services at Leicestershire County Council. She is also a regional judge for the Carnegies, the UK’s longest running and best-loved children’s book awards. Alyssia reads all kinds of books for children and young adults. Alyssia thinks reading is important because it allows you to travel around the world, meet characters with different experiences to you, and really think about the things all humans have in common.
About the Book:
Fia and her snow deer Solas have always had a powerful and unbreakable connection. But as Fia's village face a seemingly eternal winter, they turn their sights to Solas and an ancient prophecy that promises the return of sunlight and life, if the ultimate sacrifice is made . .
. Refusing to allow the worst to happen, Fia and her cousin Mish run from the village with Solas, seeking out the Deer Mother - the mythical being who wakes the sun at the winter solstice and who might be their only hope. But the wilderness is harsh and shadows lurk at every turn.
Can they make it to the Deer Mother? And, if they do, what choices will Fia face to bring back the sun and save her village?
A powerful and beautiful tale set in snowy pre-historic Ireland, about hope, kindness and the power of friendship, from exceptional new writing talent, Eilish Fisher, brought to life with stunning illustrations from Dermot Flynn.